After all the Oktoberfest celebrations, you're probably as ready as I am for a beer that's not a typical German lager. I was delightfully surprised to learn that, after an absence of some years, Marston's Pedigree ($3.50, 17 ounces) has returned to area stores. It's only starting to appear on shelves, so you'll get it fresh.
Pedigree is one of the most famous and distinctive English pale ales, and long a personal favorite. Fermented in oak casks with the famous Burton Union system, it's perfectly balanced, light amber in color, with a deep, unforgettable flavor that will richly reward you for lingering over a pint.
Ed Westemeier
Contact Ed Westemeier by e-mail: hopfen@malz.com.
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